Best Baked Lemon Chicken Ever
This sweet and savory recipe is one you'll want to make over and over. Best Baked Lemon Chicken Ever is an oven baked chicken recipe that is bursting with lemon flavor. Browning the chicken in a pan first gives it a slight crunch and golden brown. What really makes this chicken special is the marinade, which is made with lemon pie filling, soy sauce and vinegar. Not only is this recipe easy to make, it's also budget-friendly.
Cooking Time1 hr
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup oil to saute
- 1 (22-ounce) can lemon pie filling
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Place flour and seasoning in bag, add chicken, and shake bag to coat chicken pieces.
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Heat oil in heavy duty skillet and brown chicken on both sides. Arrange chicken in oblong baking pan.
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Combine pie filling, water, soy sauce and vinegar and pour over chicken.
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Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serves over hot rice.
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